Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: November 20
When did St. Edmund live: 9th century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
St. Edmund, King of East Anglia, ruled his kingdom with great wisdom and justice. He was a devout Christian and refused to renounce his faith, even when the Vikings, led by Ivar the Boneless, invaded his kingdom. Captured by the enemy, he endured brutal torture and was ultimately executed in 869 AD. According to legend, he was pierced with arrows and then beheaded. His body was later buried in Bury St Edmunds, which became a significant pilgrimage site. He was venerated as a martyr, and many miracles were attributed to him.
PATRONAGE:
St. Edmund is the patron saint of kings, pandemics, wolves, and scourges.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of Saint Edmund are the crown, representing his royal lineage, the orb, symbolizing his sovereignty, and the bear, which stands for his bravery and steadfastness.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Edmund, Eduard, Edoardo, Edward, Ed, Eddy, Edmundus, Edvin, Edgardo, Edouard, Edric, Edmundo, Edmondo.